Israeli strikes hit Rafah after Biden warns it needs a 'credible' plan to protect civilians
Egypt has threatened to suspend its peace treaty with Israel if Rafah is hit.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu earlier rejected a detailed plan by Hamas.
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An Israeli minister said Donald Trump would give the country more freedom to fight Hamas.
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Iran appears to be signalling Tehran’s growing unease over the US strikes in Iraq.
Imitation body bags, fake blood outside Auckland city train station for Gaza protest
Organisers have promised to march every Sunday in Auckland until a ceasefire is declared.
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Hamas shows signs of resurgence in parts of Gaza
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Police reopen road after inspecting 'item of concern' found near Israeli embassy
Police were investigating after an item of concern was found outside the Israeli embassy.
PM Christopher Luxon corrects himself on Gaza statement
Hours after Police Minister was forced to correct the record, PM has had to do the same.
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Israel investigates claim Palestinian man was killed while waving white flag
Israel will check claims soldiers shot a surrendering Palestinian in Gaza.
Israeli document spells out 'abhorrent' allegations against UN staffers
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Protesters descend on Devonport over Red Sea military action
Protesters descended on the Devonport Naval Base today.
Govt not cutting UN money after allegations agency staff aided attack on Israel
New Zealand is not joining other nations in cutting funding.
UN chief calls for countries to continue Gaza aid funding after allegations of militant ties
Appeal comes after employees of the UN agency were accused of taking part in October 7.
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US negotiators are making progress on a potential deal in which Israel.
Netanyahu says Israel will press offensive for ‘complete victory’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vows to press on until complete victory.
Te Pāti Māori calls UN Gaza genocide court order a ‘significant step’ for justice
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Top UN court orders Israel to prevent Gaza genocide - stops short of ordering ceasefire
Israel is ordered to do all it can to prevent death, destruction and acts of genocide.
Israel accused of shooting civilians waiting for aid
'We were going to get flour ... young people were martyred.'
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Israel and Egypt are engaged in an increasingly public spat over a narrow strip of land.